Frank seems happy to see me; and April becomes quickly absorbed with my presence.

I address both of them, "I'm sure you both have heard the story of Adam and Eve."

There is no hesitation with Frank, "Sure, I'm a Christian!"

April's eyes begin to sparkle, "I've heard of Adam and Eve ...but I'd love for you to tell me all about them!"

I know what I want to say to both of them, but I don't want to sound too cliche, "Well, they were surrounded by fruit ...fruit trees, I mean ...but they were denied access to one tree that appeared to have the best, most desirable fruit of all.  So, to you, Frank, I'm not going to argue with you over whether you feel you were born gay or not, or whether you feel you can't have the best, most desirable relationship of all, in your eyes. You are denied that. Why is it forbidden? It is forbidden because God says so. I'm not going to argue about how I feel about it; if you think it's best for you, then you will have to consider what God says, and that may mean giving up what you feel is best."

At this point, April may only discern that I am against gays ...which I am not; I just don't agree with their lifestyle.  But, it's April's turn next.

Yet, April only understands what's in her heart, and she feels she knows best what's in mine, "In your heart, you know that I love you, and I know you love me too.  I've seen the disappointment in your face ...and the hurt.  I would never hurt you!  I know your sense of commitment, and how you are loyal to your family ...and that attracts me to you all the more.  I see the pain in your face, and that proves your commitment.  You haven't broken that ...they have.  A vase of great value can lose its shine through time, but if someone knowingly or perhaps intentionally throws it, or throws it away ...it becomes broken, or it's gone.  It's not your fault."

I ask, "Whatever past relationships you've had ...what were they like?"

April speaks with soft eyes, "Yes, I've been hurt too, but I've learned from it, and I want a second chance."

I don't want to admit I was eavesdropping the way I was, "What became of the relationship?"

April reflects, "I became pregnant ...and that didn't fit well with his life goals.  I had an abortion."

"How did that make you feel?" I asked.